Biomarker Scientist

At Real we're always looking for new and ambitious people to help deliver exceptional service levels, change the lives of the candidates we represent and partner with some of the world's best pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical companies.

As specialists in recognising talent we pride ourselves on not just finding the best people for our client partners but on our ability to spot the best and brightest talent to work for us. We are also renowned for providing training and long-term career opportunities to help our employees be the best they can be, so they can continue to deliver the expertise Real has become famous for.

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that our clients and candidates continue to work with us again and again. This ethos is also what shapes how we work as a business. We encourage and reward knowledge sharing and have various support networks and international forums to enable our employees to keep up-to-date with changes happening across their industries and share local insight to deliver true global perspectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Biomarker Scientist to develop, optimize, validate, and perform FACS-based and other biomarker assays to support studies in New Haven CRU and external protocols if needed.
• Perform general flow cytometry operation, including sample preparation and analysis.
• Experience in FACSCanto Flow Cytometer and FACSDiva software.
• Perform quality control checks on Flow Cytometers and other Laboratory instruments, reagents, and techniques.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and trouble shoot Flow cytometers and other Laboratory instruments according to SOPs.
• Maintain quality control and calibration logs of all Flow Cytometers.
• Analyze, summarize and document experimental results.
• Perform data entry using laboratory information management system (LIMS)
• Update Biomarker Lead on the status, results and problems in method development and performance of the assays.
• Complete all NHCRU/Pfizer required training.
• Have a working knowledge of Microsoft office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Possess multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Experience in ELISpot Assays and Flow Jo software a plus.

Minimum of either:

• MS in Biology/Bio Chemistry/Medical Technology plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• BS in Biology/Bio Chemistry/Medical Technology or 3 years of relevant experience.

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